USED SHARPLES SP-5500

Manufacturer Info:

Brand: Sharples (now part of Andritz or Alfa Laval legacy brands)

Model: SP-5500 Sludge-Pak

Type: Solid Bowl Basket Centrifuge

Construction: 316 Stainless Steel (product contact)

Drive System: 40 HP Oilgear hydraulic system

Control: Included

Product Description:
The Sharples SP-5500 Sludge-Pak is a rugged, high-performance solid bowl basket centrifuge built for demanding industrial applications such as sludge dewatering and solids recovery. Constructed with 316 stainless steel product-contact surfaces, it features a 40" x 24" basket, capable of speeds up to 1500 RPM, and operates on a 40 HP Oilgear hydraulic drive system. This unit includes a tri-pod suspension system for vibration isolation and comes equipped with a pneumatic single-motion plow discharge, pneumatic skimmer assembly, 3-way skimmer valve, and vibration switch. Ideal for industrial and municipal sludge treatment or slurry separation.
Key Specifications:

Basket Size: 40" diameter x 24" depth

Max Bowl Speed: 1500 RPM

Bowl Type: Solid bowl

Construction: 316 Stainless Steel (product contact)

Suspension: Tri-pod system for vibration isolation

Discharge: Pneumatic single-motion plow assembly

Skimmer: Pneumatic skimmer with 3-way valve

Feed System: Integrated feed pipe

Drive Motor: 40 HP Oilgear hydraulic drive

Safety Features: Vibration switch

Control Panel: Included

Applications:

Municipal and industrial sludge dewatering

Wastewater treatment plants

Chemical slurry separation

Oil recovery and refinery processes

Pulp and paper waste processing

Food and beverage by-product handling

Mining and tailings separation

Petrochemical residual separation

Paints and pigment recovery

Heavy slurry and high-solids applications

What Might This Be Used For?
This Sharples SP-5500 unit is designed for continuous separation of solids from high-viscosity or dense liquids, particularly in wastewater, industrial sludge, and heavy-duty dewatering operations. Its solid bowl construction and hydraulic discharge make it suitable for challenging environments and materials that require robust, automated discharge and minimal downtime.